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Appeared on: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
SAMSUNG Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 and 4.0 Available Next Month

Samsung today announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, along with the upcoming availability of the Galaxy Player 5.0 and 4.0.

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 joins the Galaxy Tab 10.1 as the thinnest mobile tablets currently available in the U.S. market, measuring at 8.6 millimeters. The Galaxy Tab 8.9 shares many other features and services with the Tab 10.1 including Samsung's TouchWiz UX. This user interface was created to integrate with Android 3.1, Honeycomb, to deliver a customized and interactive tablet experience. The TouchWiz UX includes:

The Galaxy Player 5.0 and 4.0 feature 5-inch and 4-inch touchscreens, respectively, providing an option for enjoying games, music, videos, e-books and social media while on the move. The Galaxy Player 5.0 and 4.0 weigh just 6.4 and 4.2 ounces respectively. They are powered by Android 2.3.5, Gingerbread, complete with a new, streamlined user interface and are enabled with Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) connectivity. In addition, the two devices are designed with front and rear cameras for video chat and photography. Both Galaxy Players will support Samsung?s Media Hub content service in the future through a software update.

The Galaxy Tab 8.9 is built with a dual-core T250S processor, WXGA TFT display (1280x800 resolution) fortified by Gorilla Glass. The portable tablet includes a 6,100 mAh battery for hours of entertainment without needing a recharge. This hardware is packaged in a portable design weighing less than one pound (447 grams).

FindMyMobile:
- If the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is lost or stolen, the user can locate the device on a map, and track it live as it moves, remotely lock the device to prevent unauthorized access and delete personal information stored on the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 is available for sale nationwide starting October 2 for $569 for the 32GB version and $469 for the 16GB version. The Galaxy Player 5.0 and 4.0 will be available for sale in the U.S. starting October 16. The Galaxy Player 5.0 will be available for $269, while the Galaxy Player 4.0 will be available for $229.